Cal. Civ. Code § 5:28A-3.2
Municipal and lead evaluation contractor responsibility
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(a) The municipality shall maintain a record of all dwellings subject to this chapter, which shall include up-to-date information on inspection schedules, inspection results, and tenant turnover. (b) The municipality shall maintain a record of all lead-safe certifications issued pursuant to this chapter. 1. Where a lead evaluation contractor performs inspections for the municipality, the lead evaluation contractor shall provide a copy of the lead-safe certification to the municipality. 2. Where an owner hires a lead evaluation contractor to perform inspections for his or her dwelling, the lead evaluation contractor shall provide a copy of the lead-safe certification to the municipality. (c) The municipality shall maintain a record of all lead-free certifications issued pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:17. Previous Next About Privacy Policy Trust Center Cookie Policy Terms & Conditions Copyright © 2026 LexisNexis.
Under N.J.A.C. § 5:28A-3.2, municipalities in New Jersey are required to keep comprehensive records of all dwellings covered by the lead inspection chapter, including inspection schedules, results, and tenant turnover data. Municipalities must also maintain records of all lead-safe certifications issued under this chapter and all lead-free certifications issued under N.J.A.C. 5:17. When a lead evaluation contractor performs inspections—whether hired by the municipality or by a property owner—that contractor is responsible for delivering a copy of any lead-safe certification directly to the municipality.
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Property owners operating under N.J.A.C. § 5:28A-3.2 should be aware that when they hire a lead evaluation contractor to inspect their dwelling, that contractor carries a legal obligation to submit a copy of the lead-safe certification to the municipality. Compliant operators typically confirm with their contractor that this submission has been completed and retain their own copy of the certification for their records. Keeping documentation of inspection dates, results, and any tenant turnover can help demonstrate ongoing compliance with the chapter's recordkeeping framework.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
N.J.A.C. § 5:28A-3.2 establishes that your municipality is required to maintain records of lead inspections, lead-safe certifications, and lead-free certifications for dwellings covered by this chapter, which means there is a public recordkeeping system tenants can potentially reference. If you have questions about whether your dwelling has been inspected or certified, you may contact your local municipal office to inquire about the records they are required to keep. Tenant-rights organizations in New Jersey can help you understand how to access these records and what options may be available if you believe required inspections or certifications are missing.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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